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Yellow-barred Brindle
Acasis viretata (Hübner, 1799)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1883 / 70.200
Photo © Edward Jackson,  03/05/2020 - The Old School, Brantham

Similar Suffolk Species: None
Forewing: 10-14mm.
Flight: Two generations May-June. July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Holly, Ivy, Privet, Dogwood and Hawthorn.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Morley's Final Catalogue: Mildenhall (Btn), Barton (Wrt) and among ivy at Tostock (Norgate), only in the west. Fairly frequent in the east at Copdock, Martlesham, Waldringfield, Shurbland Park, Needham, Finburgh, Leiston, Gorleston.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Double-brooded.

Identification: Fairly readily identified, but note the green colour rapidly fades to yellowish.

Habitat: Woodland, hedgerows, gardens and parkland.

Recorded in 45 (78%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
30/09/2023125TM59 - Lowestoft
16/09/2023125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
14/09/2023125TM59 - Lowestoft
11/09/2023125TG50 - Gorleston
11/09/2023125TM59 - Lowestoft
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